Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! In celebration of breastfeeding, and raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding support for a variety of situations and challenges, I’ve chosen to address one-sided nursing. Why? Well, a couple of my children had a strong … Continue reading →

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Last summer marked my 100th month of breastfeeding. It’s one of those milestones nobody noticed but me, but I think it’s pretty special. It seems crazy that over the last 12 years, I’ve spent more than one … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I lay down to nurse my 15-month-old daughter who I thought should be ready for a nap. (Ha!) As we settled in and got comfortable, she latched on and I reached for my phone to check email and Facebook. … Continue reading →

In honor of World Milksharing Week (September 24-30, 2012), I’m happy to share this guest post by Ryan Stanley, a progressive activist, lactation enthusiast, postpartum doula and mama to Jude. As one of four members of The Maternally Yours Collective, Ryan co-hosts … Continue reading →

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I would like for you to get to know our local La Leche League leaders! These amazing ladies have helped countless women have a better breastfeeding relationship with their babies, overcome challenges and grow … Continue reading →

”Natural childbirth isn’t when you do nothing to prepare for the birth; on the contrary, it only happens when you do many things to prepare.” ~ Dawn Freeman “I usually claim that pregnant women should not read books about pregnancy and birth. … Continue reading →

Breastfeeding is wonderful – when it doesn’t hurt. But unfortunately, sometimes it does. Just this week, I received not one but two messages from new moms experiencing clogged ducts: I found a lump in my breast last week and that … Continue reading →

I am so very grateful to be able to share this guest post from a wonderful and inspiring woman, Nyssa Retter, who took my classes in her third pregnancy and has inspired me ever since. Please check out her blog … Continue reading →

Yes, I produce way more milk than my single baby could possibly consume. No, I’m not complaining. As my Dutch grandfather, who was known for his frequent use of proverbs, was fond of saying: “Beter mee verlegen dan om verlegen” … Continue reading →